Montpellier star happy he didn't join Arsenal or Spurs

Younes Belhanda has revealed his delight that a January move to Arsenal or Tottenham fell through.

The gifted Montpellier playmaker, who was named France's young player of the year last season, at one stage looked set to leave for Fenerbahce in the winter transfer window but the clubs failed to agree on a fee.

Outspoken Montpellier chairman Louis Nicollin said at the time his club can "live without" Belhanda and it was reported that he was offered to both Arsenal and Spurs.

But neither side was prepared to match the Ligue 1 champions' £10m asking price and the 22-year-old stayed in France. And he now says he's "glad" that no New Year switch materialised.

He said: "The club received an offer but they decided to refuse, they have their reasons.